Deep-Fried Potato Skins With Pulled Pork and Cheddar

French-fried potato-skin cups are filled with smoky and sweet pulled pork and finished off with a topping of melted cheddar cheese, for a baller game-day snack.

Macaroni and Cheese Waffles

Waffled macaroni and cheese might not rank quite as high on the list of "things you must try before you die" as, say, a fresh-from-the-water oyster, or a sliver of Parmesan sliced off of a wheel that has just been opened in front of your eyes, or skinny dipping in mixed company, but it's certainly good enough that it should immediately make your list of second-tier priorities. That is, of course, if you do it right.

Bacon and Pimento Macaroni and Cheese

Creamy stovetop macaroni and cheese flavored with bacon and pimentos.

Chorizo-Spiced Pulled Pork With Mexican Street Corn Slaw

This mash-up of Mexican chorizo and pulled pork checks all of the summer-cookout boxes for those who do not have a smoker (or the time to fuss with one). The crowning glory: an elote-inspired coleslaw made with corn, mayo, and cotija cheese.

Ideas in Food's Macaroni and Cheese

Yet another favorite of ours, this appears on our table in various guises every few weeks. The evaporated milk may seem like an odd choice but it serves a purpose, helping to stabilize the sauce.

Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese combines with spicy cheese dip.

Chorizo Mac and Cheese with Poblanos

This kicked up Chorizo Mac and Cheese with Poblanos is the mac and cheese you never knew you needed in your life. It's the perfect balance of cheesy carbs with a hint of spice and smokiness, making it an excellent side dish or main course!

Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese

This Baked Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese recipe is the ultimate rendition of the beloved cheesy casserole. You'll never need another buffalo mac and cheese recipe after trying this one!

Baked Mac and Cheese

Still the best Baked Mac and Cheese I've ever had. Stunning white cheesy, creamy sauce, crunchy top. The Macaroni Cheese recipe of your dreams!

Bacon-Jalapeño Stovetop Mac and Cheese

This recipe is a variation of the Ultra-Gooey Stovetop Mac and Cheese recipe from my book, The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.